Smith retiring as pastor of First Presbyterian

Smith retiring

as pastor of First Presbyterian

After 34 years

of ministering to his congregation in Peachtree City, the Rev. Don Smith

recently announced his plans to retire from the ministry. Smith's retirement

will become effective Feb. 28.

Smith began

preaching at First Presbyterian when the congregation met in the old post

office/city hall/Fayette State Bank building a building which is no longer

in existence when portable chairs were placed in the post office portion.

The congregation later moved to property across the street and built a

formal church, with several additions for growth being made through the

years.

"He shepherded

a small church in a small city into a magnificent loving church in a large

city," said Carolyn Sirkel, a member of the church publications committee.

Smith will

preach his final services Sunday, Feb. 23, at the 9:30 a.m. contemporary

service and the 11 a.m. conventional service. That afternoon, from 3-5

p.m.,the congregation will host an open house in the Fellowship Hall for

Smith and his wife, Jane.

First Presbyterian

is at 206 Willowbend Rd. The congregation invites all in the community

to Smith's final services and to the open house.

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